Postpartum depression linked to mother’s pain after childbirth
While childbirth pain has been linked to postpartum depression, the culprit may be the pain experienced by the mother following...
Read MoreNMC celebrates ambitious changes to nursing education in Scotland
Scotland’s Chief Nurse, Professor Fiona McQueen, and representatives from across the health and care sector in Scotland joined together in...
Read MoreLeading baby loss charity launches support leaflets in 30 languages
Approximately 700 babies are lost each day in the UK during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy, yet baby loss...
Read MoreBreastfeeding changes gene activity that may make babies less reactive to stress
It has long been known that there are many physical and mental health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies....
Read MoreBariatric surgery linked to safer childbirth for the mother
Obese mothers who lose weight through bariatric surgery can have safer deliveries. The positive effects are many, including fewer caesarean...
Read MorePregnant women recognise baby expressions and cries differently depending on their mental health history
A pilot study has found that pregnant women who have suffered from mental health such as depression or bipolar disorder...
Read MoreInflammation in the womb may explain why some babies are more prone to sepsis after birth
Intra-amniotic inflammation caused by short-term prenatal endotoxin exposure leads first to acute feotal lung and gut immune responses, followed by...
Read MoreQueen’s research finds adults over 50 who were breastfed as babies earn more
A research study from Queen’s University Belfast has found that adults over 50 who were breastfed as babies went on...
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